Regular transient limb ischemia prevents atherosclerosis progression in hypercholesterolemic rabbits

Abstract. Background:. Endothelial dysfunction, the initial pathogenic factor in atherosclerosis, can be alleviated via transient limb ischemia. We observed the effects of regular transient limb ischemia (RTLI) on atherosclerosis in hypercholesterolemic rabbits. Methods:. Twenty-eight rabbits were r...

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Main Authors: Yan Zhou, Nan-Rong Zhang, Zhi-Nan Zheng, Yi Yang, Bao-Feng Lyu, Hong-Li Wang, San-Qing Jin, Peng Lyu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2019-05-01
Series:Chinese Medical Journal
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/CM9.0000000000000204